Constructing less costs less, but this approach has the potential to yield much more.
Below is an example of a structural study, looking at how structural options affect the air pressures within the data hall.. Pressure Plots from a recent Structural Optimisation CFD Analysis Study.External CFD Model.
External CFD analysis plays a crucial role in data centre design by assessing the risk of hot air being entrained by cooling equipment.We can identify potential design risks and understand prevalence and impact.At Bryden Wood, our team utilises CFD analysis from pre-planning to detailed design stages, leveraging its insights to navigate the dynamic nature of site massing and reconcile technical requirements with local regulations.
This helps optimise the process and allows architects to test options that may reduce the building footprint and massing..External CFD is also a great tool for site-agnostic design.
The same design can be tested across a range of weather conditions and orientations, with the risks and benefits of each highlighted.
This insight at the early design stage is extremely valuable, for example the impact on plant and building layouts can be optimised when considering the prevailing wind direction..Gabrielli, Paolo, et al,.
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